| Cortinarius cyanites is a very variable
species. The most easily recognizable form as portrayed in the
lioterature has very dark blue gills, but in reality, younger
fruitbodies have much lighter colored gills. This species can be
confused with the group around
C.
purpurascens, but the context discoloration combining strong
reddish purple tinges on the lower surface, as well as the general
tendency towards blackening of older material are quite diagnostic.
Also, the spores of this species are larger and the context does not
react with iodine. |
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